Core 2 Quad Q6700 vs Celeron N2807

Core 2 Quad Q6700

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.67 GHz2007

Celeron N2807

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.16 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Quad Q6700

4 / 4

2,092

0.0%

2,093

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core 2 Quad Q6700 is positioned at rank 1079 and the Celeron N2807 is on rank 51, so the Celeron N2807 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Quad Q6700

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

78915%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

74567%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

54142%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

16311%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

12920%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

11302%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

6473%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

6389%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

5817%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

5817%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

5752%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

5596%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

5518%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

5496%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

5446%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

100%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

99%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

98%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

91%

#1083

Athlon 64 X2 4000+

MSRP: $328|Avg: $10

91%

#1084

Core i7-975

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

89%

#1085

Athlon XP 2600+

MSRP: $98|Avg: $10

88%

#1086

Core i7-965

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $40

87%

#1087

Athlon 64 FX-74

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

84%

#1088

Athlon 64 2000+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

84%

#1089

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

84%

#1090

Athlon 64 X2 5600+

MSRP: $505|Avg: $15

84%

#1091

Athlon 64 X2 5400+

MSRP: $485|Avg: $78

83%

#1092

Celeron 2.30

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

82%

#1093

Phenom X4 9450e

MSRP: $450|Avg: $430

82%

#1094

Athlon 64 X2 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $20

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2807

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

96%

#39

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

210%

#40

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

207%

#41

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

190%

#42

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

189%

#43

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

188%

#45

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

181%

#46

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

174%

#47

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

173%

#48

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

169%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N2807 (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Quad Q6700	Celeron N2807
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kentsfield (2007) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Quad Q6700 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Quad Q6700	Celeron N2807
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+20%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core 2 Quad Q6700 Benchmark Check

Celeron N2807 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Quad Q6700 and Celeron N2807

Core 2 Quad Q6700

The Core 2 Quad Q6700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Kentsfield (2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 8 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,092 points. Launch price was $249.

Celeron N2807

The Celeron N2807 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.58 GHz, with boost up to 2.16 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.3 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,093 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Quad Q6700 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron N2807 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core 2 Quad Q6700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Core 2 Quad Q6700 versus 2.16 GHz on the Celeron N2807 — a 21.1% clock advantage for the Core 2 Quad Q6700 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 1.58 GHz). The Core 2 Quad Q6700 uses the Kentsfield (2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron N2807 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Quad Q6700 scores 2,092 against the Celeron N2807's 2,093 — a 0% lead for the Celeron N2807. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 2 Quad Q6700	Celeron N2807
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.67 GHz+24%	2.16 GHz
Base Clock	2.66 GHz+68%	1.58 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	8 MB (total)+1500%	512K (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Kentsfield (2007)	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	2,092	2,093
Geekbench 6 Single	—	180
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	320

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Quad Q6700 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron N2807 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Core 2 Quad Q6700 versus DDR3L-1333 on the Celeron N2807 — the Celeron N2807 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core 2 Quad Q6700 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core 2 Quad Q6700) vs 1 (Celeron N2807). PCIe lanes: 0 (Core 2 Quad Q6700) vs 4 (Celeron N2807) — the Celeron N2807 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: P45,G45 (Core 2 Quad Q6700) and SoC (Celeron N2807).

Feature	Core 2 Quad Q6700	Celeron N2807
Socket	LGA775	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	DDR3L-1333+50%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	4

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron N2807 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Core 2 Quad Q6700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2807 targets Netbook. Direct competitor: Celeron N2807 rivals AMD E1-6010.

Feature	Core 2 Quad Q6700	Celeron N2807
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	VT-x
Target Use	—	Netbook

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Quad Q6700 launched at $530 MSRP, while the Celeron N2807 debuted at $107. At current prices ($50 vs $60), the Core 2 Quad Q6700 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Quad Q6700 delivers 41.8 pts/$ vs 34.9 pts/$ for the Celeron N2807 — making the Core 2 Quad Q6700 the 18.1% better value option.